An opportunity has arisen with the Joint Adoption Service for an experienced Social Worker.

You will be responsible for:-

Giving advice and information on adoption support services to people affected by adoption.

Acting as a single point of contact for adoptive families, adopted adults, birth relatives and professionals on matters relating to adoption support services.

Assessing and planning to sign post towards appropriate services and advice how these may be accessed.

Delivering and monitoring adoption support plans as required.

To contribute to the development and provision of a comprehensive adoption service.

To comply with adoption legislation, guidance, national minimum standards and departmental policies, specifically to complete the role of ASSA within the team.

The successful candidate will possess a Diploma in social work or equivalent and be Registered as a Social Worker by the Care Council for Wales. Three years recent (post qualifying) experience within a child care setting including adoption work, experience of working in partnership with children, their families and other agencies is a requirement of the post.

The post carries an Essential Car User Allowance and therefore access to a vehicle for work purposes is required.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.